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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaiah Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaiah Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks for the body kick but Schultz saw that one coming.
Schultz tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schultz.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
Schultz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Schultz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Schultz looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Schultz gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Schultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schultz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schultz wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Schultz in a clinch.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas jumps guard but Schultz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schultz is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas jumps guard and drags Schultz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas kicks Schultz off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schultz defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Schultz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schultz is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schultz as he avoids it easily.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Schultz gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schultz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Schultz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Schultz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas clinches.
Schultz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schultz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Schultz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schultz's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas has Schultz pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Schultz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Schultz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Schultz pulls Thomas in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Schultz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Schultz gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Schultz sprawls well.
Schultz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Schultz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thomas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense.
Schultz tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas darts in and clinches Schultz up against the cage.
Thomas is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schultz letting Thomas take a breather here.
Schultz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Schultz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Schultz. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Schultz manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Scott Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Thomas.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Isaiah Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schultz circles away.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schultz down to the mat. Schultz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thomas has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas jumps guard but Schultz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schultz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Schultz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schultz is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Schultz holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Schultz.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schultz stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schultz tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schultz gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Isaiah Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Thomas!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
27% |
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